Chief Medical Resident - Medicine

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Instructor shall function under the supervision of the Program Director of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Residency Program. The position of Clinical Instructor is a one-year experience that offers a unique blend of education, patient care and administration.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O Degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Residency Program
• State of Florida Medical Licensure
• DEA Certification

Responsibilities

• Admission, consultation, evaluation, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of patients with general medical problems for safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrates dexterity and competency to perform and teach all essential and required procedures.
• Acts as an instructor of clinical medicine to provide teaching, supervision and serve as a role model to other residents in the program.
• Identifies need for patient education and orders or provides education.
• Comprehensively documents in patients’ charts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient and family issues, including age, gender and cultural diversity.
• Efficiently performs in emergent situations, including adherence to established clinic and hospital-specific protocols.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge base including integration of skills.
• Participates actively in all educational and residency program activities and assumes responsibility for teaching residents, interns and medical students.
• Precept residents and students 1 – 2 half days in the resident clinics.
• Create clinical schedules for residents.
• Assist with administration and scheduling of educational conferences, as well as delivering educational didactic lectures.
• Organize, schedule, and contribute to weekly Grand Rounds and Core conferences.
• Demonstrates awareness and applies knowledge of legal issues in all aspects of patient care, incorporating risk management skills, and quality control measures.
• Assists the Program Director and GME office in obtaining resident participation in the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
• Prepares residents for ACGME reviews.
• Assist with recruitment activities for the Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Residency.
• Participates in the resolution of problems or complaints affecting the residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree